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A2 — Elementary😤 Emotions

Essere in gamba

To be sharp / on the ball

Literal Translation

"To be in leg"

What it means

To be capable, competent and quick-thinking

Example in context

"È molto in gamba, risolve tutti i problemi velocemente."

"He is very sharp, he solves all problems quickly."

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